Exploring the Consequences of Sports Development among Students at Imam Ali (AS) Military University: A Phenomenological Study

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Ph.D. of Sport Management, Imam Ali University

2 Ph.D of Sport Management University of Mohaghegh Ardabili. Ardabil, Iran

Abstract

Purpose: Identifying the consequences of sports activities of students at Imam Ali (AS) Military University helps to provide appropriate sports programs in accordance with students' desires and improves physical health, reduces stress, and increases students' mental health through the development of sports, as well as the university's success in international sports events. Therefore, the purpose of the research is to identify the consequences of sports development of students at Imam Ali (AS) Military University.
Method: the research method is qualitative and based on grounded theory with the Strauss-Corbin approach. The research population was experts related to the subject. The sampling method was purposive and the data collection tool was a semi-structured interview. Data analysis was performed in MaxQDA software version 2020.
Results: the outcomes of developing sports among students at Imam Ali (AS) Military University include 104 concepts categorized into 8 themes: physical development, psychological development, educational development, organizational development, social development, cultural development, economic development, and military development. These outcomes are presented in Table 6, which illustrates the impacts of sports development on the students of Imam Ali (AS) Military University.
Conclusion: by embedding sports within the university’s strategic vision, Imam Ali (AS) Military University can solidify its position as a leader in nurturing well-rounded military professionals, capable of excelling both nationally and internationally. This research not only validates the transformative potential of sports in military academies but also calls for institutional commitment to leveraging sports as a cornerstone of comprehensive education and national security.

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Research in Sport Management and Marketing
Volume 7, Issue 1
2026
Pages 122-133

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